wind (someone) round (one's) (little) finger



wind (someone) round (one's) (little) finger

To gain complete control, dominance, or mastery over somebody; to make someone do whatever one wishes. The spoiled little brat has completely wound his parents round his little finger. Everyone accused her of winding the boss round her finger.
See also: finger, round, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shani (2)-Hinduism
Mabel['mæbəl]
Spyridoula-Greek
Burr[bə:]
Sultana-Arabic
Andreawn-DRAYEnglish, African American